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HELP ~~~~~~~~~~Which statement best defines a biodiversity hotspot?

An ecosystem in a polar climate whose diversity is threatened by global warming
An area with a high level of diversity that is threatened by human activities
A tropical region that contains unusually high levels of species diversity
An ecosystem with historically low levels of diversity that are beginning to rise

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Answer: C

Explanation: I'm not one hundred percent sure I know the context of this question, but biodiversity in an ecosystem means there's a wide variety of organisms, and a hotspot I assume would be an area that has an unusual amount of diversity.

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